Aquilla Hackberry Ck Ws Scs Gss 105
Aquilla Hackberry Ck Ws Scs Gss 105 is an earth dam located in Hill County, Texas, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Aquilla Hackberry Ck Ws Scs Gss 105
The primary purpose of Aquilla Hackberry Ck Ws Scs Gss 105 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Aquilla Hackberry Creek Cd;hill County Commissioners Court;hill County-blackland Swcd (local government). It impounds the Tr-hackberry Creek near Hillsboro.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/24/2024.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hill |
| Nearest City | Hillsboro |
| River/Stream | Tr-hackberry Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.10769, -97.18095 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 367 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | AQUILLA HACKBERRY CREEK CD;HILL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;HILL COUNTY-BLACKLAND SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04469 |
| Federal ID | TX04469 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |